Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | VASCOR Logistics

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship opportunity at VASCOR Logistics, for a hybrid role located in Georgetown, KY. VASCOR Logistics is a significant player in the logistics industry, dedicated to providing comprehensive and efficient supply chain solutions that are crucial for businesses in various sectors. This Accounting Intern position is an integral part of the finance department, offering a chance for a full-time student to contribute directly to the organization’s financial health. The selected intern will be responsible for a range of essential accounting duties, playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting daily operations through meticulous processing and diligent documentation. This role is ideal for a college student eager to apply academic knowledge in a practical business environment and develop foundational accounting skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Hybrid, Georgetown, KY

• Mission: To actively support the VASCOR Logistics accounting department by performing fundamental daily accounting functions, including the accurate application of miscellaneous cash receipts, diligent management of retention records support, and efficient processing of invoices, thereby contributing to precise financial reporting and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Processing Invoices: Execute the daily processing of invoice images, ensuring all relevant data is accurately captured and entered into the accounting system for subsequent financial operations and record-keeping.
• Applying Cash Receipts: Accurately apply miscellaneous cash receipts to the appropriate customer or vendor accounts, playing a key role in the daily reconciliation of incoming funds and maintaining precise financial records.
• Performing Assigned Tasks: Undertake a variety of miscellaneous accounting tasks as they are assigned by supervisors, contributing flexibly to the department’s ongoing needs and operational requirements.
• Documenting Work: Create and maintain thorough and precise documentation for all accounting work performed, ensuring clarity, auditability, and adherence to established company standards and procedures.
• Communicating Results: Clearly and effectively communicate the outcomes, progress, and any relevant findings from assigned accounting tasks to the appropriate team members or supervisors, ensuring transparent information flow.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as a full-time college student actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency and required experience with Excel development spreadsheet skills, crucial for manipulating data, creating reports, and supporting various financial analyses within the accounting function.
• Bonus: A strong preference is given to students who have already commenced or successfully completed some foundational accounting courses, indicating a proactive approach to learning and a preliminary grasp of key accounting principles relevant to the role.